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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
The Eagle complains of delays at the Oxford post office delaying publication and distribution. It urges changes to hours and staffing, noting mails arriving at 9:37 PM and urging a night clerk to speed mail and ensure timely receipt for subscribers.
The Bank of Oxford donates one fourth of a page in the Oxford Eagle to the Red Cross Chapter of Oxford, with Mrs. Christopher Longest and Mrs. J. J. Vance handling publicity. The piece includes President Wilson’s mob-law warnings and calls for ending lynching, emphasizing democracy and law in wartime America.
The Aberdeen Examiner questions Vardaman loyalty arguing he opposed key bills and helped expose Hog Island frauds, asserting his votes reflect convictions and public interest rather than dictation by any single leader. The piece mocks the idea of surrendering legislative power to one man.
A July 1 1918 letter to the Oxford Route 1 Box 9 addressed to the President of the Board of Supervisors describes a belief in rainmaking by magnetism. Miss Lillie Stoate claims her brother could induce rain after fishing and explains plans to test the idea during droughts near water. She urges public observation and support for further testing.
A Cincinnati source touts Freezone as a painless method to remove corns and calluses. A few drops shrink and lift the corn or callus without inflaming surrounding skin. Small bottles cost little and are available at drug stores or through wholesalers.
The fragment lists unit sizes such as infantry divisions at 19000, infantry at 7000, regiments around 3000, battalions at 1000, squads of 30, field batteries near 195, trains at 283, and machine gun battalions about 296. It also notes ranks like captain leading a company and lieutenant leading a platoon with garbled phrases around sergeant placement.
The lieutenants will entrain between August 1 and 5 and come from 41 states and the District of Columbia.
An advertisement extols a lemon based skin whitening lotion. It promises freckles sallowness and tan removal with a mix of two lemons and orchard white to yield a quarter pint, to be massaged daily on face neck arms and hands.
The Oxford Chapter Mrs Christopher Longest editor notes workrooms open Tuesday and Thursday and Surgical Dressing Room daily 9 to 12 and 3 to 6. All handwork must be finished by August 14 for the next Red Cross shipment, socks included. Lafayette County chapter praises Forest Hill visit July 24 with officers elected and promising turnout.
The speaker urges direct vote for Senators and all public offices, condemning the appointing power as corrupting and undemocratic. Pat Harrison of Mississippi voted against the bill in the latest House reading and for final passage.
Editor Hudson Maxim argues against any peace with the German government as presently constituted. He contends victory is essential, Kaiser rule must end, and Germany should bear the burden of rebuilding and reimbursing allies. He insists terms must be imposed by force and justice, with no mercy for Kaiserism.
Fragmentary text describes rattlesnakes as a defensive measure against German forces. It claims sidewinders could be used to injure or deter, notes snake longevity in captivity, and mentions an alleged antidote and warning method.
A cold draft causing a stiff neck and lame back prompts search for a liniment. Available in 25c 50c and $1 bottles. Sold by A H Kendel by advertisement.
A local report outlines plans to advance county development and energy projects. Officials discuss potential investments, coordination with state agencies, and timelines for early actions. Community leaders urge transparent planning and public input.
The Mississippi agricultural program, praised for wartime efficiency, reports success in state advertising and farming output. Officials claim millions in value from ads and crop schemes, noting 2,000,000 bushels of corn and strong labor utilization as wartime demand peaks.
An OCR fragment advertises Hall’s Catarrh Medicine claiming relief for catarrh by acting on mucous surfaces. It touts testimonials and urges immediate purchase with phrases about health improvement and free samples, naming F. J. Hall Co. of Toledo as the distributor and doctors.
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